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By Hokey, Its Election Time
Friday, 19 September 2025, 1:56 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Filmed in the Kawerau Town Hall, where television personality Selwyn Toogood himself hosted the show, the election show can be viewed on the It’s in the Ballot YouTube channel. More >>
Marie Laufiso Calls For Changes In Council Funding
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 6:13 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Marie Laufiso says the rates set in the long-term plan are necessary for infrastructure, particularly for local water services. More >>
Whanganui Aviary Saved After Council U-Turn
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 6:03 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Chief executive David Langford said this was possible because of the council’s strong financial position, including a $1.9 million operating surplus. More >>
The Challenges For Canterbury's Youth
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 5:58 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council is developing a youth action plan to support its growing youth population. More >>
Reforming Council Culture The Focus For Mayoral Candidate Suaree Borell
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 5:55 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Western Bay of Plenty mayoral race: Suaree Borell on council culture and reform More >>
Departing Politician On 30 Years Of Change In Hanmer Springs
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 5:36 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Former Hurunui deputy mayor Michael Mathus is stepping down from the Hanmer Springs Community Board. More >>
Council Holds Closed-Door Meeting To Discuss Sale Of 1080 Factory
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 5:33 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The council sold its share in the poison-bait manufacturing company in 2020 but kept the land and buildings until January this year when the property sold for $1.5 million. More >>
Martinborough Ward Contenders Speak On Rising Costs
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 5:30 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporting has asked South Wairarapa District Council Martinborough ward candidates what priorities they will focus on, if elected, to ensure people can continue to afford living in South Wairarapa. More >>
Mayoral Hopeful Rodney Joyce Pitches School, Housing And Council Reset
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 5:23 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Western Bay of Plenty mayoral race: Rodney Joyce backs Ōmokoroa school to support housing growth. More >>
Gruelling Meeting Begins On New West Coast Plan
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 5:16 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The meeting began with a protest from Ngāti Māhaki leader Paul Madgwick, who said he disagreed with the final stage of the TTPP being “rushed through” before the council elections next month. More >>
DOC Reassures Coast Councillors On Flood Plan
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 5:12 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
DOC Director Treaty Negotiations and Land Huia Forbes said they are committed to completing the transfer of the land with LINZ. More >>
Work On New Auckland Rail Bridges Gets Under Way
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 5:09 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The bridges at the Takanini, Glen Innes and Te Mahia train stations, will replace existing level crossings, where pedestrian crossings intersect with rail lines. More >>
'Show Us The Money': Mayor Challenges Zero Rate Rise Promise
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 5:06 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says his opponent, Cr Paul Williams, will need to cut $6.73m from the budget to deliver a zero percent rate rise. More >>
Subject Shake-Up Could 'Undermine' Agriculture Pathways
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 4:58 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury schools have responded to the Government's proposed overhaul of secondary education. More >>
Landowner Approval Gained For Seawalls To Protect Golden Bay Homes In 'Dire Situation'
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 4:52 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Locals are preparing for their next steps now that Tasman District Council has approved the use of its land for two seawalls that will protect 15 homes in Golden Bay. More >>
'Show Us The Money': Mayor Challenges Zero Rate Rise Promise
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 3:34 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says his opponent, Cr Paul Williams, will need to cut $6.73m from the budget to deliver a zero percent rate rise. More >>
Wairarapa's Māori Wards: Keep Or Remove?
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 2:55 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
For South Wairarapa and Greater Wellington Regional Council voters, this will be the first council term of the ward in action, and for Masterton, it will be the second. More >>
Whanganui Council Boss Bows Out With Some Big Wins
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 2:48 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Outgoing chief executive David Langford signed off on his final yearly report this week, declaring the organisation in its strongest position in years. More >>
Environment Southland Takes Stand In Support Of Palestine
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 2:46 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The regional council has agreed to adjust its procurement policy to exclude companies on a United Nations list following a June request from Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA). More >>
Community Meeting At Spring Creek To Address Flood Protection
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 2:44 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough District Council confirmed the meeting will take place at the Spring Creek Community Hall at 7pm on October 1. More >>
